In late Bronze Age Britain (c. 1000-800 BCE), people used small cast bronze rings, often found in hoards, as a form of proto-currency. Their consistent size and weight suggest they served as units of value in trade. These rings also reflect Celtic traditions of ring-shaped oraments and displays of wealth.
Though this solid bronze pendant is a stylised version that doesn’t exactly resemble the simpler Celtic proto-currency, it captures the material nature of such objects.
This necklace is complete with handmade, naturally stabilised hemp rope cordage and a toggle made of English elm.
Pendant dimensions:
22mm x 22mm x 3mm
Hang length:
300mm
OMIYOM - ‘Bronze’ in Proto-Celtic (reconstructed language)
In late Bronze Age Britain (c. 1000-800 BCE), people used small cast bronze rings, often found in hoards, as a form of proto-currency. Their consistent size and weight suggest they served as units of value in trade. These rings also reflect Celtic traditions of ring-shaped oraments and displays of wealth.
Though this solid bronze pendant is a stylised version that doesn’t exactly resemble the simpler Celtic proto-currency, it captures the material nature of such objects.
This necklace is complete with handmade, naturally stabilised hemp rope cordage and a toggle made of English elm.
Pendant dimensions:
22mm x 22mm x 3mm
Hang length:
300mm
OMIYOM - ‘Bronze’ in Proto-Celtic (reconstructed language)
